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Chief Estimator

Jacksonville, FL

Are you ready to take your estimating career to the next level? As our Chief Estimator, you’ll be at the forefront of exciting growth, leading a skilled team in delivering competitive, high-quality estimates for a diverse range of commercial projects. Join a company that believes in teamwork, quality, and building strong futures.

Why Join Auld & White Constructors?

  • We've got deep local roots - proudly serving Northeast Florida for over 38 years
  • Great earning potential and competitive benefits
  • On-going training and opportunities for career advancement
  • A close-knit, knowledgeable and supportive team of experts
  • We’re consistently ranked one of Jacksonville's best places to work

Position Summary

As an Chief Estimator with Auld & White, you'll work in our office to lead our estimating and bidding process for our construction projects. This is a hands-on Chief Estimator role, with significant time dedicated to both leading the Estimating Team and personally completing estimates.

Position Description

  • Lead and oversee the estimating process, ensuring accurate, competitive proposals through effective team leadership, risk analysis, cost forecasting, and collaboration across departments.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Clients, Designers, Subcontractors, and Suppliers, reflecting the Company’s core values.
  • Collaborate with the Preconstruction Team on negotiated opportunities and conceptual estimates.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop the estimating team, identifying high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
  • Manage labor cost analysis for self-performed work, updating production rates based on historical and market data.
  • Oversee subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, and use of the company’s Bid-Room system to ensure effective communication and participation goals are met.
  • Evaluate opportunities for self-perform work and strategic sequencing to maximize competitiveness, and assist in developing bid day strategies.
  • Stay current with estimating and bid solicitation software, providing training and recommending updates as needed.
  • Serve as lead estimator on projects when necessary based on workload or project complexity.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • 10 - 15 years relevant Commercial construction experience
  • 5+ years of Commercial estimating experience, including leading others
  • Ability to work at our headquarters location in Jacksonville, FL - this is not a remote position
  • Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.

Auld & White Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Auld & White does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

 

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